This week: Startup Dunedin Microgrants...Are you our next Enviroschools Facilitator?…The Rangatahi Ora Development Fund is now open…Meeting rooms available for hire and more...

Startup Dunedin Microgrants

Startup Dunedin have newone-off Microgrants(read about it here!).

What are they? These small grants (up to $3,000, but with suggested amounts between $500 to $2000) are for Dunedinites who want to run an experiment to learn more about their startup, idea, or venture, or help them to move the needle on a specific goal.

Our goal is to support people in making progress—whether it’s buying key equipment, testing a prototype, running a trial, or reaching new customers.

Who’s it for? These grants are open to anyone in Dunedin who:

• Is working on an idea, project, or business.

• Has a clear plan for what they’ll test or achieve with the funding.

• Can explain how this funding will help them learn and move forward.

Applications are open now and close on Friday, 17 January 2025.

If you think someone in your network could benefit, we’d love your help in passing this along. Full details and the application form are on the Startup Dunedin website.

Tune into a podcast about waste minimisation!

REthinking Waste - from recycling to resources in Ōtepoti features local waste minimisation legends and helpful hacks for the home on reducing, reusing, repurposing, refurbishing, repairing, reclaiming, and recycling.

The podcast is broadcast on Otago Access Radio (OAR) fortnightly on Thursdays at 6pm, and is available to stream on the OAR website. It is also uploaded to Spotify, Apple Music and other podcast sites.

Each episode, hosted by Leisa de Klerk and Rob Riddell Tigeir, will feature guests showcasing their mahi and providing top tips. You can send in your questions about waste minimisation, ideas for episodes and your own tips and tricks for reducing waste by emailing us at dunedinrecycling@gmail.com.

Please give the podcast a follow on Facebook or Instagram.

Cargill Enterprises has a first-floor office to rent

Cargill Enterprises has a first-floor office to rent at 199 Hillside Road.

• The office is 3.9m x 3.3m

• Has an adjacent kitchenette,

• Use of boardroom with Zoom facility included

• Electricity and WiFi is included.

 The office has a large storage cupboard and desk.

A minimum rental period of 12 months is required.  $693 incl. monthly

For more information, contact - Geoff Kemp M: 021 523697, B: 03 4555119

Dream South D - Two Community Noticeboards

In collaboration with our friends at the South Dunedin Community Hall, Dream South D presents community noticeboards available for use! Dream South D are the caretakers of these boards, so if you have any events or information you'd like to share with the community, please bring your flyers or posters to our office at 183 King Edward Street - just up the road from the hall (if we're out, please just slide them under the door).

Recycling in Ōtepoti | Dunedin information

Want to know more about how to recycle items outside of kerbside recycling? Perhaps you have a question to ask about an item that may be able to be recycled?

Join the Recycling in Ōtepoti | Dunedin Facebook group.

Not on Facebook? No worries – all information on the Facebook page is visible to the public regardless of whether you are a member or not.

Want a copy of the recycling information for your use or to share with your community or colleagues? Recycling in Ōtepoti | Dunedin collects this information in a single page flyer for people to print. Send an email to dunedinrecycling@gmail.com to ask for a copy.

N.B. This information regularly gets updated so information can only be current at the time it is shared. If unsure, please ask.

Meeting Rooms for hire at Dunedin Community House

Dunedin Community House has a variety of sizes of room available to hire by the hour or day. We can accommodate groups of up to 50. And non-profits get a 66% discount! 

We think we offer exceptional value with rates starting at just $10 an hour including GST. We’re just off the Octagon at 43 Princes Street.

We’ve got large screens in each room, tea and coffee is included in the price. Tables are moveable so you can set up the room to suit your needs.

You can hire top quality video conference facilities too.

Check out the discounted non-profit prices below. You can find the for-profit rates at dch.org.nz

Book at: https://dch.org.nz/book-a-room/

 If you would like a tour get in touch with Reception on 034716150 and we’ll set up a time.

Is your non-profit looking for space?

15 sqm room available:  suitable for office, counselling space, storage.

Non-profit price is $625 plus GST a month, all inclusive - rent, internet, electricity, reception services, even tea and coffee wrapped up into a single monthly cost. No guarantor is needed for your lease.

For more details or to express interest, email Rob on eo@dch.org.nz or 034716150.

Dunedin Services Directory

All services are free to access, self-referral, and are within Dunedin unless indicated otherwise. Please note this list is not exhaustive. It does not list resources exclusive to tertiary students. Please contact bella.pullon@wellsouth.org.nz with any updates, queries, or requests for services to be removed.

Please see the attachment at the end of this section.

Te Whanau Arohanui venue for hire

Please see the attachment for Te Whanau Arohanui venue for hire, rates and how to book the venue at 137 Victoria Road, St Clair.

Available for hire: Livingwell’s New Meeting Room

Now that Livingwell’s refurbishment is completed we have a good sized accessible meeting room that you can hire.